Behind the Scenes Minis: Impossibles and Astors
Tracy and Holly talk about the artwork of Zinaida Serebriakova and the personal style of Ella Williams. They then discuss the ruthless business practices of John Jacob Astor and his son William. See o...
16 Joulu 202219min
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor came to the U.S. from Germany not long after the colonies gained their independence as a nation. He made his first fortune in the fur trade, and then diversified his income and built ...
14 Joulu 202245min
Six Impossible Episodes: More Listener Requests
Today’s six impossible episode subjects are all by listener request! Topics include the Iron Mountain baby, Leslie’s Retreat, Lady Hao, Ella Williams, and more. And these are examples of how short tal...
12 Joulu 202238min
SYMHC Classics: History's Unforgettable Fires
In this 2011 episode, previous hosts Sarah and Deblina recount some of history's most famous fires, Including the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Fire of London, the Great Fire of Meireki, and the Great San ...
10 Joulu 202227min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Food Saftey and Kitties
Tracy and Holly discuss food safety in their own lives, and particularly their comfort levels with various risks. They also discuss the different pronunciations of the name Louis, and Wain's progressi...
9 Joulu 202225min
Louis Wain’s Cat Pictures
Louis Wain’s cat-centric art was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and some of his later work became an inspiration for the psychedelic movement of the 1960s. Research: Bee...
7 Joulu 202247min
The Astronaut Origins of Food Safety
The development of a systematic approach to food safety didn’t happen until the 20th century. And it's tied directly to NASA trying to make sure astronauts didn’t get food poisoning in space. Research...
5 Joulu 202237min
SYMHC Classics: Ed Roberts and the Independent Living Movement
This early 2017 episode covers Ed Roberts, a disability rights activist known as the father of the Independent Living movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Joulu 202228min
